Chrysotile and Hyalite Physical Properties

Chrysotile

Hyalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble in water

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.51-2.63

Not Available

1.5 Fracture

Fibrous

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.5

5.5-6.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Chrysotile and Hyalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile and Hyalite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Chrysotile and Hyalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Hyalite- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Chrysotile and Hyalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Hyalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Hyalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is Not Available whereas that of Hyalite is Not Available.